Dhanraj Koranani is an Indian actor and comedian who works in

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and television.

Career

He started his career in films with Muppalaneni Shiva's film, ''

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''. Dhanraj entered the film industry with only four hundred rupees, leaving his hometown and parents without notice. He worked in a hotel in Hyderabad and attended acting school. He was leading a team "Dhanadhan Dhanraj" in a popular TV comedy-show ''Jabardasth'' telecast on ETV. Dhanraj played opposite

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in the unreleased film, ''Pilavani Perantam''. Dhanraj participated in Telugu reality series ''Bigg Boss 1''. He got eliminated in the 6th week. He was team leader of "Dhanraj Blasters" in the comedy-show ''Adhirindhi'' on

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Filmography

Films

* ''

'' (1999); Uncredited role * '' Jai'' (2004) * '' Jagadam'' (2007) * ''

Parugu ''Parugu'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by Bhaskar and was produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Allu Arjun, Sheela Kaur and Prakash Raj. The music was compos ...

'' (2008) * '' Gopi Gopika Godavari'' (2009) * '' Odipolama'' (2009) (Tamil) * '' Bheemli Kabbadi Jattu'' (2010) * '' Pilla Zamindar'' (2011) * '' Madatha Kaja'' (2011) * ''Nakoo O Loverundi'' (2011) * ''Nenu Nanna Abaddam'' (2011) * '' Ala Modalaindi'' (2011) * '' Ayyare'' (2012) * '' Poola Rangadu'' (2012) * '' Mem Vayasuku Vacham'' (2012) * ''Housefull'' (2012) * '' Eega'' (2012) * '' Gabbar Singh'' (2012) * '' Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu'' (2012) *''

Vennela 1½ ''Vennela '' is a 2012 Telugu language, Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Vennela Kishore. It is a sequel to the 2005 film ''Vennela'' by Deva Katta. It stars Chaitanya Krishna, Monal Gajjar, Bramhanandam and Vennela Kishore in the ...

'' (2012) *'' Adda'' (2013) * '' Abbai Class Ammai Mass'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) as Sujith * ''Aha Naa Premanta'' (2013) *'' Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama'' (2013) * '' Athadu Aame O Scooter'' (2013) * '' Attarintiki Daredi'' (2013) *'' Dalam'' (2013) * '' Music Magic'' (2013) * ''Vintha Katha'' (2014) * '' Basanti'' (2014) * ''Nenu Nene Ramune'' (2014) *'' Koottam'' (2014) (Tamil) * '' Hrudayam Ekkadunnadi'' (2014) * ''Bhoo'' (2014) * ''Naa Karma Kaali Poyindi'' (2014) * ''AK Rao PK Rao'' (2014) * '' Jump Jilani'' (2014) *'' Ee Varsham Sakshiga'' (2014) *'' Gopala Gopala'' (2015) *'' Raju Gari Gadhi'' (2015) *'' Bham Bolenath'' (2015) *''

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'' (2015) *''Dhanalaxmi Thalupu Thadithe'' (2015) *''

Jatha Kalise '' Jatha Kalise'' is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Rakesh Shashi and starring Ashwin Babu and Tejaswi Madivada. The film's title is based on a song from '' Srimanthudu'' (2015). The film was released on 25 Dec ...

'' (2015) *'' Express Raja'' (2016) *''Parvathipuram'' (2016) (dubbed in 2023 as ''Veera Khadgam'') *''

Manamantha ''Manamantha'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language anthology film written and directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti and produced by Sai Korrapati. It stars Mohanlal, Gautami, Viswant Duddumpudi, and Raina Rao and also marks the former's Telugu ...

'' (2016) *'' Banthi Poola Janaki'' (2016) *''

Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada ''Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada'' () is a 2016 Telugu-language supernatural romantic thriller film written and directed by Vi Anand and produced by P. V. Rao. It stars Nikhil Siddharth, Hebah Patel, Nandita Swetha and Avika Gor. The film has ...

'' (2016) *'' Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu'' (2016) *'' Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends'' (2016) *''Devi Sri Prasad'' (2017) * ''Nagamani'' (2017) *'' London Babulu'' (2017) *'' C/o Surya'' (2017) *'' Oye Ninne'' (2017) *'' Bhaagamathie'' (2018) *'' Hyderabad Love Story'' (2018) *'' Seven'' (2019) *'' Kathanam'' (2019) *''Sivaranjani'' (2019) *''

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'' (2019) *'' Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu'' (2019; co-producer) *'' Durgamati'' (2020) (Hindi) *''

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'' (2021) *'' Induvadana'' (2022) *'' Bujji Ila Raa'' (2022) *'' Anukoni Prayanam'' (2022) *'' Bhuvana Vijayam'' (2023) *'' Vimanam'' (2023) *'' Keshava Chandra Ramavath'' (2024) * '' Bachchala Malli'' (2024)

As director

* ''Ramam Raghavam'' (2025); also actor

Television

References

External links

Interview
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